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CMD allowed to acquire stake in Shriram Prop

CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has given green light to indirect acquisition of shares of Shriram Properties by the company's Chairman and managing director (CMD) Murali Malayappan.

SFIO raid at Hero EV, Benling India, Okinawa

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has conducted search operations at three companies engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, said the ministry of corporate affairs in a statement.

Manufacturing activities at 11-month low in November

Factory jobs increased during November for the ninth month in a row

RATIONALISATION GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

Experts see FY25 GDP growth at 6-6.8%

WITH the second quarter growth slumping to a seven-month low of 5.4% as against 8.1% a year ago, many economists and analysts have revised downward their growth forecasts for the full fiscal ending next March, with the lowest at 6% and the highest being pencilled in at 6.8%, both numbers are way off their previous projections and that of the Reserve Bank.

Swiggy revenue surges 40% to ₹6,300 cr in H1; India big focus: Prosus

INDIA is now a big focus for the Dutch tech investor Prosus, as its CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Monday said that they have many potential IPO candidates in the country and it is our priority.

Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

JOE BIDEN BREAKS PROMISE ON SON HUNTER'S PARDON

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

AT least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.

Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

WEST Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to move the United Nations to seek deployment of peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh where minorities have come under attack.

Anti-Dhaka sentiment runs high in Assam, Tripura; security tightened

SECURITY has been tightened at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Tripura capital Agartala and Guwahati due to a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Rahul nod to Cong names for J'khand cabinet

LIST of ministers from Congress quota has almost been finalised after the meeting of Jharkhand Congress in-charge Kamlesh Mahto, state party leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

Paper leak in Bihar, 37 held for cheating

The Bihar health society on Monday cancelled the online examination for the appointment of community health officers (CHOs) following leakage of the question paper.

HC asks SIT to continue probe against IAF Wing Commander in rape case

\"Internal committee didn't perform its duty\"

Sai nod to direct polls of mayors and civic body

TWO months after the inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) by PM Narendra Modi in Jashpur, the home district of Chhattisgarh chief minister, the building premises didn't have a supply or any installation of potable water facility for students.

Vaghela at it again, floats party, all set to fight local body elections in Gujarat

FORMER Gujarat chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela, known for his affiliations with the RSS, Jana Sangh, BJP, Congress, and NCP, is making a comeback to active politics by launching a new party called Praja Shakti Democratic Party.

War of words as UP Cong team denied nod to visit Sambhal

A delegation of Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on Monday accused Sambhal police of stopping them from visiting the strife-torn district, where five people died in a mob violence against a court-ordered survey of a mosque on November 24.

Another washout of Parliament session

Houses adjourned for 5th straight day as Oppn continues to demand discussion on Adani, Sambhal and Manipur

SC seeks EC reply on raising no. of voters at booth

THE Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission's response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying it is \"concerned\".

'Chalo India': Govt deal sweetened for Indians living abroad to boost tourism

INDIANS living abroad may get a rousing welcome at airports during their trip back to the country or priority in immigration clearance as reward under 'Chalo India' campaign.

Deal for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines next month: Navy Chief

THE Indian Navy's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier and the construction of three additional Scorpene-class submarines are set to be finalized next month, with both deals nearing conclusion, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

IMD predicts warmer winter and less number of cold wave days this season

THE India Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a warmer winter and fewer cold wave days during this season that spans from December to February.

RIDING THE LONG ASIAN WAVE

URING India's highest-growth years of 2003-08, I held the view that India was unstoppable.

SEARCH FOR A NEW BALANCE BEFORE TRUMP

It's uncertain for how long the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will hold. When Hezbollah accepted the US-brokered deal, Iran showed it wants to weigh regional escalation against its own relevance

Houses, farms under water as record rain hits north, west TN

Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district records 50cm rain; Bus, train services affected

Gandhi Bharatha to be celebrated in Belagavi on Dec 26, 27

THE Karnataka government has decided to celebrate a year-long event--Gandhi Bharatha, to commemorate the historic 1924 session of Congress helmed by Mahatma Gandhi at Belagavi, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Uninvited to varsity event, MLA loses his cool

NEWLY elected MLA from Shiggaon Yasir Khan Pathan of the Congress, has expressed his displeasure over not being invited on the stage during the Karnataka State Folklore University's convocation held here on Monday.

14-yr-old gangraped in Kuchinda, 4 detained

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths at Kuchinda here during the wee hours on Sunday.